NetEase Youdao has introduced its innovative OpenPods AI earphones, tailored specifically for iPhone users and proudly bearing the MFi (Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod) certification. These earphones incorporate Apple-authorized chips, ensuring seamless interconnection with iOS devices at a native level. Even when the screen is locked, users can effortlessly access a variety of functions. The OpenPods AI earphones come in two sleek color options: black and white. The charging case is thoughtfully designed with a pickup microphone, an integrated speaker, and 256MB of storage, enabling one-touch recording and real-time translation with external sound output capabilities.

Featuring an open-ear design, each earbud weighs a mere 7 grams, with the thinnest part of the ear hook measuring just 3.2mm for a comfortable and unobtrusive fit. The earphones are equipped with a 10.8mm dynamic driver unit, complemented by a three-microphone array and a bone conduction microphone, delivering ultra-clear call noise reduction and voice enhancement for crystal-clear communication.

The OpenPods AI earphones offer one-touch call recording without any prompts, making them ideal for online meetings and other scenarios where quick and discreet recording is essential. Additionally, they come equipped with an AI Smart Meeting Assistant, which can structure meeting content, distinguish between speakers, correct professional terminology, and generate meeting summaries, to-do lists, and mind maps for efficient post-meeting organization.

The AI voice assistant supports in-depth consultations based on recordings and documents, with all answers provided with source annotations for added credibility and reference. The earphones also feature built-in quick office commands and support personalized knowledge base management, enhancing productivity and convenience.

The product adopts a "hardware + service" model, with standard members enjoying access to multiple core features for free. Premium members, on the other hand, can unlock a host of more advanced benefits for an enhanced user experience. Following the initial launch subsidy, the OpenPods AI earphones are priced at an attractive 1,499 yuan.